• Following StubHub’s recent IPO valuation, SEGG Media highlights its recent acquisitions in the booming live entertainment and ticketing industries
• SEGG Media announced a global partnership with Dods Diving League (“DDL”) to deliver not only competitions, but also original content and interactive features to engage fans
• A recent Noble Capital Markets report gave SEGG Media an Outperform rating and a $20 price target, which values the company over $100 million

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a sports, entertainment and gaming company, recently highlighted its acquisition of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com.

This came after StubHub priced its IPO at $23.50, giving the company a nearly $9 billion valuation at the time, a figure that has since retreated, but initially drew plenty of eyes to the ticket exchange, live entertainment, and ticket resale industries.

The global live entertainment industry, as well as primary and secondary ticketing markets, are booming, and with SEGG Media recently acquiring a 51% controlling stake in DotCom Ventures Inc., the company that owns Concerts.com and TicketStub.com, it positions itself to capitalize on this growing market.

The company confirmed that it’s working on updating both sites, to turn them into a state-of-the-art, user-friendly, and fan-centered platform and ticketing experience. 

The Chairman, President, and CEO of SEGG Media, Matthew McGahan stated that “StubHub’s $9 billion IPO move demonstrates the extraordinary value being placed on ticketing platforms by Wall Street. Our acquisition of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com was timely, strategic, and forms part of a wider vision to build an integrated live-entertainment ecosystem that combines ticketing, streaming, and sports media.”

In addition to highlighting these sites, SEGG Media recently announced a global partnership with Døds Diving League (“DDL”), which is the global platform for one of the world’s fastest growing extreme sports, which is all about leaping from impressive heights in style.

Sports.com Studios Ltd., the sports content subsidiary of SEGG Media, is managing the partnership, and it’s set to bring the excitement of the DDL to millions of fans across the globe.

SEGG Media becomes the global distribution partner for DDL events, and the company will also develop original content about the sport and create interactive features and content to engage fans and the global audience.

The moves the company is making are being noticed, as a recent Noble Capital Markets report gave SEGG Media an Outperform rating and a valuation over $100 million, which is more than four times SEGG Media’s current market cap. The report also gave the company a price target of $20 and cited the company’s impressive portfolio of brands and it’s Boca Raton Sports Complex as the assets that served as the foundation of this high valuation. It also points to the acquisitions and investments that the company has made, as well.

McGahan spoke on this report and stated “Independent analysis now confirms what we’ve been building: SEGG Media is dramatically undervalued relative to its assets and growth pipeline. With Sports.com, Lottery.com, and Concerts.com, we’ve created a solid three-pillar foundation, and as acquisitions close, we see significant upside in shareholder value.”

SEGG Media Corporation is a global sports, media, and gaming organization that seeks to connect fans to the games and experiences they love and create unforgettable experiences. It owns a portfolio of several digital assets like Sports.com, Lottery.com, Concerts.com, and others.

For more information, visit the company’s website at SEGGMediaCorp.com.

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• LaFleur Minerals is a Canadian gold explorer and near-term producer with a fully owned mill onsite at its Quebec Abitibi Belt Project
• The company recognizes that the uniquely located Beacon Gold Mill represents a much-needed resource for neighboring mining projects who have already expressed an interest in custom milling agreements
• LaFleur expects to have the mill restarted in early 2026 following completion of a few basic upgrades
• LaFleur also anticipates using the mill operation for its own production as anticipated mining for mineralized material gets under way at the company’s Swanson Gold Project

The assets held by gold exploration and development company LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) amount to a way for investors to get into the gold market even if they aren’t eager to buy into precious metals commodities during the current record price trend.

LaFleur is exploring the potential of the approximately 18,304 hectares (45,230 acres) at its Swanson Gold Project in Quebec, strategically situated on Canada’s Abitibi Greenstone Belt, but the company also anticipates that its 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill will drive near-term revenues simply by being available to process mineralized material from other nearby mines and deposits in the region at a time when the rising market has been reporting repeated new record pricing (https://ibn.fm/MZsj8).

J.P. Morgan Research analysts have forecast a potential continuation of the market trend, anticipating gold prices over $4,000 per ounce by next year (https://ibn.fm/GgzoO). Other analysts question if gold’s rapid rise indicates it is approaching the point of forming a bubble (https://ibn.fm/SYUnh). Either way, LaFleur’s strategic approach to building capital shows a readiness to make the most of the market.

The Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 metric tons of raw ore per day. The mill had received more than $20 million in equipment and other upgrades by a former owner and is preparing for an estimated $3-5 million in restart upgrades that will improve its tailings pond and facility.

“We recently had an engineering group go in and do a full valuation on it … and they concluded it was in excellent condition,” LaFleur CEO Paul Ténière said during a Crux Investor interview last month (https://ibn.fm/Y3fSD).

“We anticipate roughly four to six months to get the full ramp-up completed and back into production. So we’re aiming for sort of early 2026 to be back in full production,” he added. “We’ve had lots of companies ask us about it, and it’s sort of the, you know, get it going and they will come. They want to see the mill back up and running — they say, ‘Hey, … we’d be interested in potentially doing agreements with you for processing box samples or even custom milling.”

While the near-term revenue strategy is expected to get the company up and rolling, LaFleur is still building toward mining its own mineralized material and processing it through the Beacon plant. With a greater measure of control over its own processes, low restart cost to production and with a fully integrated model of resource to production, the company can maximize its appeal to investors.

The company began drilling at its site this summer, and core logging shows the consistent presence of pyrite and other sulfides that are classic pathfinder minerals for gold, with initial assays from the 5,000 metre drilling program at Swanson to be announced near-term.

“We’re particularly optimistic about the mineralized zone encountered in hole SW-025-038 (a sulphide-rich zone known to be at least 17.9 meters wide) and we look forward to releasing assay results in the near future,” Ténière stated in an Aug. 7 news release (https://ibn.fm/aSNTi).

LaFleur has filed an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for the project dated July 29.

For more information, visit the company’s website at LaFleurMinerals.com.

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Qualified Person Statement:

All scientific and technical information contained in this article has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (OGQ), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

• Phase One drilling at Santa Fe delivers shallow oxide intercepts including 89.9 meters grading 0.23 g/t Au at York and 39.6 meters grading 0.30 g/t Au at Slab
• Second high-grade York zone discovered 18.3 meters grading 0.73 g/t Au, including 12.2 meters at 1.0 g/t Au, confirming new structural controls
• Warrant acceleration could provide $1.7 million in proceeds, reinforcing Lahontan’s ability to fund ongoing exploration and development

The gold development sector continues to walk a fine line between exploration success and financial strength. Investors look for companies that can expand resources while maintaining the capital to move projects toward production. Nevada, with its mining-friendly jurisdiction and extensive infrastructure, remains a prime location for this balancing act. Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is currently exemplifying this dynamic through positive drill results at its Santa Fe Mine project and a concurrent warrant acceleration that bolsters its balance sheet.

Drilling Extends Santa Fe’s Resource Potential

Lahontan’s Phase One 2025 reverse-circulation drilling program at Santa Fe tested both the York and Slab zones, returning multiple intercepts that validate and extend the project’s resource model.

At York, hole YOR25-001R delivered a standout 89.9 meters grading 0.23 g/t gold from just 45.7 meters depth, confirming a thick, shallow oxide zone with strong continuity. The intercept expands the resource footprint east of the current pit shell and demonstrates clear potential for pit expansion.

A second hole, YOR25-002R, cut 18.3 meters grading 0.73 g/t gold, including 12.2 meters at 1.0 g/t gold, before ending in mineralization. This result highlights the importance of the York Fault as a structural control and suggests the gold system remains open both along strike and down-dip, creating targets for follow-up drilling.

At the Slab zone, hole CAL25-004R intersected 39.6 meters grading 0.30 g/t gold beneath the existing open pit. Geometry suggests a stacked horizon of oxide mineralization mirroring the overlying resource, which could extend pit depths and enhance mine economics without significantly increasing stripping ratios.

Financial Strength Through Warrant Acceleration

Complementing the drill results, Lahontan announced the acceleration of warrants issued earlier in 2025. The company triggered acceleration provisions after shares traded above $0.12 CAD for 10 consecutive days, allowing it to move the expiry date up to October 21, 2025.

If all outstanding warrants are exercised, Lahontan stands to receive approximately $1.7 million in proceeds. Management has indicated these funds will support working capital, exploration, and continued project advancement. This financing option avoids the dilution often associated with new capital raises while signaling investor confidence in Lahontan’s trajectory.

Strategic Integration: Results and Capital

The dual catalysts of drilling success and capital inflow reinforce each other. Positive results expand Santa Fe’s potential, supporting share price performance that in turn enables warrant exercises, creating a self-sustaining cycle of exploration and funding.

Lahontan is now planning Phase Two drilling at both York and Slab later this year, targeting down-dip and strike extensions. With NI 43-101 resource already exceeding 1.9 million ounces gold equivalent and new discoveries in hand, the company is positioned to add meaningful ounces while advancing toward development milestones.

Nevada Advantage

Nevada’s Walker Lane has a long track record of production, and Santa Fe benefits from historical output of 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995. Existing infrastructure and a favorable jurisdiction help reduce development risk and capital requirements, supporting Lahontan’s plan to update its Preliminary Economic Assessment and continue advancing Santa Fe toward production.

Outlook

Lahontan’s combination of drilling success and strengthened financial flexibility highlights its ability to execute across both exploration and development fronts. With stacked zones at Slab, expanded mineralization at York, and $1.7 million in potential warrant proceeds, the company is positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LahontanGoldCorp.com.

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• GlobalTech recently closed a $1.4 million private placement of convertible notes to augment its growth and expansion plans.
• GLTK envisions advancing data-driven and AI-powered platforms across identified markets with solid growth potential.
• These updates highlight the company’s ongoing efforts toward uplisting on a national exchange and its overall expansion plans.

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK), an American-headquartered tech-holding company with a specialty in big data, AI, and digital infrastructure, recently announced that it closed a $1.4 million private placement offering of promissory notes. This deal represents a big step for the firm as it increases efforts to achieve its growth and expansion vision. These notes, which are structured not to accrue interest except when in default, can be automatically converted to shares of common stock through an IPO at a discount to the original price (ibn.fm/4JAbF).

GLTK aims to leverage the funds raised to speed up its growth and expansion objectives. Some key areas expected to benefit from the funding include efforts aimed at promoting data-driven platforms and AI-powered solutions, as well as making further inroads into potentially lucrative global markets. The money raised also helps GlobalTech’s case toward being uplisted on a national securities exchange.

This financing, coupled with the company’s recently published 2025 Q2 financial report, indicates significant progress for the company. GLTK experienced a year-over-year revenue growth of 23.3% (about $5.63 million) backed by a 39% increase in international termination minutes and impressive telecom services.

The company has so far established a strong reputation as one to watch in the emerging tech space, with footprints in Europe, North America, South Asia, and the Middle East. GlobalTech’s model hinges on helping businesses unlock their potential by providing access to the latest relevant technologies and markets, resulting in exponential growth.

GLTK operates with a clear vision backed by a strategy that harmonizes innovation with capital inflows. Through its expertise in big data, artificial intelligence, and the emerging digital infrastructure, GlobalTech is creating systems capable of revolutionizing industries as it continues to consilidate its position in the global tech landscape.

GlobalTech’s latest funding updates underscore the company’s mission to unlock the potential of its portfolio companies by providing access to AI-driven platforms, capital markets, and technology. The company’s projection towards a future IPO strategically positions it as an emerging powerhouse in the tech ecosystem.

D. Boral Capital LLC, a top New York-based investment bank, served as the company’s GlobalTech’s strategic advisor for this deal, buttressing the reach and credibility of GLTK’s fundraising strategy (ibn.fm/v9jBa).

With an increased interest among investors in data and AI-driven solutions, GlobalTech’s path towards national exchange uplisting and expansion further solidifies its position as a force to be reckoned with in the global tech ecosystem.

For more information, visit www.GlobalTechCorporation.com.

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• This expansion marks another step in Vision Marine’s mission to accelerate adoption of electric boating through hands-on experience, informed customer guidance.
• The newly expanded training program at Nautical Ventures has already completed its first phase.
• VMAR’s E-Motion technology reflects a broader shift in the marine industry toward sustainable solutions without sacrificing performance.

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) is steering the marine industry toward a cleaner, quieter and more powerful future. The company recently announced an expansion of its Electric Representative Training Program across Nautical Ventures’ Florida dealership network, equipping sales teams with the expertise to showcase its industry-leading electric outboards (https://ibn.fm/m3gWl). This initiative marks another step in Vision Marine’s mission to accelerate adoption of electric boating through hands-on experience and informed customer guidance.

Vision Marine Technologies is a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, known for its high-performance E-Motion(TM) platform. The company combines proprietary engineering with its own direct-to-consumer retail network, Nautical Ventures, to offer premium boating experiences that span both electric and traditional internal combustion engines. VMAR’s flagship product, the E-Motion 180E, is the first certified 180 HP continuous electric outboard, designed for seamless integration across multiple boat platforms while delivering reduced noise, zero gasoline emissions and robust torque.

The newly expanded training program at Nautical Ventures has already completed its first phase: selecting and training electric representatives at strategic Florida locations. Customers visiting these showrooms now have access to staff fully versed in the benefits and capabilities of Vision Marine’s electric powertrains. According to the company, Vision Marine has delivered its first two E-Motion 180E-equipped boats to customers, with additional integrations scheduled in the coming weeks. These initial deliveries signal active production and validate the company’s commercial readiness.

The next phase of the program moves beyond showroom instruction to on-water training. This approach gives sales teams firsthand experience with electric powertrains, allowing them to demonstrate the performance, handling and operational benefits directly to prospective customers. Vision Marine emphasizes that this immersive approach is essential to adoption, ensuring that both staff and buyers can appreciate the advantages of electric propulsion, including significantly lower maintenance compared to traditional gasoline engines, quieter operation and strong, consistent torque delivery.

“By combining structured training with real-world demonstrations, we ensure our teams are confident in presenting the full potential of E-Motion technology, from its unmatched 180 HP continuous output to its proven integration across boat models,” said Vision Marine CEO Alexandre Mongeon. “At the same time, our recent deliveries highlight that production and commercial boats are being delivered and enjoyed on the water.”

The rollout includes multiple VMAR electric boats stocked across Nautical Ventures’ East and West Coast showrooms, all available for immediate delivery. This widespread availability demonstrates Vision Marine’s strategy of integrating electric propulsion within an established retail network while leveraging its industrialized E-Motion 180E platform as a cornerstone for adoption.

Vision Marine’s E-Motion technology reflects a broader shift in the marine industry toward sustainable solutions without sacrificing performance. According to a Nature Energy study, converting smaller domestic vessels to battery-electric propulsion could reduce U.S. shipping greenhouse gas emissions by up to 73% by 2035 compared to 2022 levels, while electrifying up to 85% of these vessels could be cost-effective if charged from a low-carbon grid (https://ibn.fm/plFea).

Electric boats also offer significant operational savings, with some studies indicating owners can save at least $2,000 annually on maintenance compared to traditional gasoline-powered boats (https://ibn.fm/cMk7w). By emphasizing both education and hands-on experience, Vision Marine is positioning itself as a key driver of this transformation in the recreational boating sector.

With Nautical Ventures’ nine-location retail network in Florida, Vision Marine ensures that prospective buyers have direct access to its products and technical support, bridging the gap between innovation and adoption. The company’s commitment to combining high-voltage engineering with a consumer-focused sales model sets it apart from competitors and underlines its ambition to make electric boating a mainstream option.

As production continues and the training program expands, Vision Marine is poised to accelerate adoption across the country while maintaining a high standard of service and customer experience. By focusing on both product performance and educational outreach, Vision Marine Technologies is not just delivering electric boats, it is shaping the future of recreational boating.

For more information, visit www.VisionMarineTechnologies.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to VMAR are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VMAR

• Micropolis presented its Robotic Forestry Unit at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (“ADNOC”) annual Safety Day in Abu Dhabi.
• The collaboration included the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, highlighting the intersection of technology and environmental stewardship.
• The forestry robot is designed for reforestation and ecosystem restoration in degraded environments.
• The event, themed “Safe by Choice, Not by Chance,” focused on safety and innovation across ADNOC’s operations.
• Micropolis is expanding its powerful AI robotics technology beyond the security sector into environmental and industrial applications.

Micropolis Holding (NYSE American: MCRP), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles (“UGVs”) and AI-driven security solutions, showcased its Robotic Forestry Unit at the 7th Annual ADNOC Safety Day in Abu Dhabi, highlighting how robotics can support both safety and sustainability initiatives. The event, held in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (“EAD”), gathered industry leaders from across Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s global operations (https://ibn.fm/opU4N).

The forestry robot is designed to assist with reforestation and ecosystem restoration in areas affected by desertification, wildfires, or other environmental degradation. It represents an effort to apply the company’s highly flexible AI robotics capabilities not only to security and industrial contexts, where Micropolis has been active, but also to environmental conservation.

Fareed Aljawhari, the company’s founder and CEO, said the unit advances both environmental stewardship and workplace safety, aligning with ADNOC’s focus on technology-driven safety culture.

“We were honored to showcase our Robotic Forestry Unit and how it advances both environmental stewardship and workplace safety,” said Aljawhari. “This technology represents the intersection of cutting-edge robotics and environmental conservation, aligning with ADNOC’s focus on leveraging advanced technologies for enhanced safety and sustainability.”

The annual event carried the theme “Safe by Choice, Not by Chance,” emphasizing proactive safety practices supported by innovation.

Micropolis has built its reputation in the unmanned ground vehicle and AI-driven security market, developing solutions for urban and law enforcement applications. Its decision to showcase a forestry robot signals a widening strategy to apply its technology base to environmental and sustainability challenges.

The forestry unit integrates autonomy, rugged design, and modular adaptability, allowing it to operate in difficult terrains. Such technology has potential use cases in reforestation, urban greening, and large-scale environmental management programs, areas where traditional manual approaches are resource-intensive.

The collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi reflects Micropolis’s approach of working alongside public sector institutions. EAD has been central to protecting and enhancing biodiversity and natural resources in the region since 1996.

Founded in the UAE, Micropolis has grown from a software startup into a vertically integrated robotics manufacturer, with comprehensive expertise covering mechatronics, embedded systems, AI-driven autonomy, and scalable smart infrastructure solutions.

The company’s M-Platform is its modular robotics foundation. It consists of a Mobility-Specific Platform (“MSP”), incorporating custom suspension, drive-by-wire systems, and energy storage, and an Application-Specific Pod (“ASP”), which can be swapped depending on the use case. This architecture allows a single robotic base to be adapted for applications in law enforcement, logistics, or environmental management.

Supporting systems such as the Micropolis Robotic Control Unit (“MRCU”) and Smart Power Distribution Unit (“SPDU”) improve reliability, energy efficiency, and integration. This modularity is a key differentiator, allowing Micropolis to serve multiple markets with shared technology. At the core of the company’s platforms is AI surveillance engine Microspot. Developed initially with Dubai Police, Microspot enables real-time threat detection and behavioral analytics through edge computing.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Micropolis.ai.

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• The defense sector is emerging as a driver of platinum and palladium demand.
• Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is focused on the development of the world-class platinum group metal Waterberg deposit in South Africa.

Platinum and palladium are quietly becoming important to modern defense technology. From hydrogen fuel cells in armored vehicles to high-performance electronics in advanced aircraft, militaries worldwide are turning to these critical metals to power the next generation of strategic systems. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is well positioned to benefit from this trend, advancing the high-quality Waterberg Project that promises a reliable supply of platinum, palladium and associated metals for both defense and industrial applications.

The defense sector is emerging as a driver of platinum and palladium demand (https://ibn.fm/FPiVV). Platinum plays a critical role in hydrogen fuel cell technology, particularly proton exchange membrane (“PEM”) fuel cells, which are increasingly used in defense applications such as unmanned aerial vehicles and other advanced military systems. These fuel cells offer extended operational range and energy efficiency compared to conventional power sources, making platinum an essential material for next-generation defense platforms.

Additionally, platinum is used in fuel reforming systems for military power units, supporting enhanced performance and operational reliability in aerospace and defense sectors (https://ibn.fm/8Oc1x). Hydrogen-powered drones and other military platforms benefit from longer operational endurance and improved logistical flexibility, highlighting platinum’s importance in defense technology (https://ibn.fm/sjJ48).

This rising demand comes at a time when supply is heavily concentrated. South Africa produces roughly 70% of the world’s platinum, while Russia contributes a significant portion of global palladium output (https://ibn.fm/8mc9h). Geopolitical uncertainty, coupled with expanding industrial and defense applications, could put pressure on global supply chains, moving prices upward and elevating the strategic importance of accessible, high-quality deposits. Companies such as Platinum Group Metals Ltd., with established South African projects, are well-positioned to meet these growing needs.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is focused on the development of the world-class platinum group metal Waterberg deposit in South Africa. The company’s mission extends beyond mining: It aims to provide metals that meet stringent performance requirements for industrial, automotive and defense applications. By combining high-quality resources with a focus on operational efficiency and sustainability, PLG is working to establish a foothold in a market increasingly dependent on platinum group metals.

PLG’s Waterberg project demonstrates this opportunity. Designed to deliver high-quality platinum and palladium concentrates along with byproducts such as rhodium, copper and nickel, the project supports applications that require exacting material performance. Beyond supplying automotive and industrial markets, PLG is targeting sectors where reliability and durability are required, precisely the qualities that defense and aerospace customers’ demand. The company’s focus on operational efficiency and sustainability ensures it can deliver a dependable supply of metals while minimizing environmental impact.

By establishing dialogue with industrial and defense partners, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. hopes to align production with market demand, enhancing both short-term revenue potential and long-term strategic relevance (https://ibn.fm/KHKXc). As defense budgets grow and militaries adopt technologies reliant on platinum group metals, PLG’s projects could become important to national security and industrial supply chains.

In a market where technological advancement and geopolitical considerations intersect, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is positioning itself as an important supplier of metals that power innovation. The combination of strategic resource development, sustainability initiatives, and customer-focused engagement provides PLG an opportunity to become a player in the expanding defense and aerospace applications of platinum and palladium.  As governments continue to invest in hydrogen fuel cells, advanced avionics, and high-performance military systems, PLG’s operations could have an impact on both the metals market and the industries that depend on it.

For more information, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

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• The original FLASH study enrolled 169 patients across three treatment cycles.
• The ongoing FLASH 2 trial builds on findings found in the first study while addressing regulatory requirements for confirmatory evidence.
• For Soligenix, the FLASH studies represent more than clinical milestones. These studies are key steps in the company’s regulatory and commercial journey.

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) is continuing to build momentum in its mission to advance HyBryte(TM), a first-in-class treatment for early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (“CTCL”). That progress is supported by results from its pivotal FLASH trial and its ongoing FLASH 2 confirmatory study. Together, the studies highlight not only the efficacy of synthetic hypericin activated by safe fluorescent light but also the company’s broader strategy to establish HyBryte as a new standard of care in a field where therapeutic innovation has lagged (https://www.ibn.fm/G18Hp). With statistically significant data already achieved and confirmatory enrollment well underway, Soligenix is taking important steps toward potential regulatory approvals Worldwide.

The original FLASH study, the largest double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial ever conducted in CTCL, enrolled 169 patients across three treatment cycles. Patients receiving HyBryte showed compelling results, with statistically significant improvements observed as early as six weeks. 

After 12 weeks, 40% of patients achieved meaningful responses, which increased to 49% at 18 weeks. Importantly, these benefits extended to both patch and plaque lesions, an area where existing therapies often fall short. Safety was also a distinguishing factor, with HyBryte demonstrating a strong tolerability profile, especially when compared to phototherapies reliant on carcinogenic ultraviolet light.

The ongoing FLASH 2 trial builds directly on these findings while addressing regulatory requirements for confirmatory evidence. Unlike the original study, which featured a blinded six-week treatment cycle followed by two open-label six-week extensions (total 18 weeks), FLASH 2 has been designed as a double-blind, placebo-controlled study with 18 weeks of continuous treatment. 

Approximately 80 patients are being enrolled across the United States, and the trial structure reflects insights gained from the earlier study, including optimizing light dosing schedules and ensuring consistent lesion monitoring. This approach is expected to yield an even greater magnitude of response, with Soligenix projecting a higher probability of clinical and regulatory success given the durability of benefits demonstrated in the first trial.

In parallel, an investigator-initiated study (“IIS”) at the University of Pennsylvania is extending the evaluation of HyBryte’s efficacy with long-term continuous dosing (https://ibn.fm/P3UBg). Early interim results have been particularly encouraging, showing a 75% response rate at week 18 in a small cohort of patients. This data complements the company’s phase 3 trials by demonstrating how HyBryte performs under real-world clinical conditions, reinforcing its potential as a practical and durable therapy.

The implications of these results are significant. CTCL is a rare, chronic and incurable form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with patients often enduring years of recurring symptoms and cycles of treatment. With no US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved first-line therapies for early-stage disease, healthcare providers are left with limited options that are often associated with harsh side effects or limited efficacy. By delivering both efficacy and safety in a skin-directed therapy, HyBryte addresses a clear unmet need in early-stage CTCL, offering patients new treatment options while entering a market that Soligenix estimates may exceed $250 million annually worldwide for this indication. 

For Soligenix, the FLASH studies represent more than clinical milestones. These studies are key steps in the company’s regulatory and commercial journey. Positive results from FLASH and encouraging early data from the IIS, along with positive results from the ongoing FLASH2 provide the foundation for marketing applications worldwide. Together, these efforts align with Soligenix’s strategy of targeting underserved markets with innovative, safe and effective therapies.

Looking ahead, the company anticipates that FLASH 2 enrollment will continue into 2026, setting the stage for top-line data readouts that could transform the treatment landscape for CTCL. Should results mirror or exceed the first FLASH trial, HyBryte could become the first approved front-line therapy for early-stage CTCL, reshaping standards of care and strengthening Soligenix’s position as a leader in rare dermatologic oncology.

For more information, visit www.Soligenix.com.

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• Russia President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to deliver a comprehensive rare earth development program this year.
• U.S. policy is moving in similar but differently aligned ways.
• Ucore’s RapidSX advanced separation technology designed to reduce many of the bottlenecks in rare earth element processing.

When superpowers move, supply chains shift. Earlier this month, Russia’s issued a directive ordering a government plan by November 2025 to ramp up its rare earth metals development (https://ibn.fm/j6HDZ); the announcement signals both urgency and a geopolitical push to control critical mineral resources. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), meanwhile, has been quietly advancing its RapidSX(TM) separation and processing platform and securing U.S. government support to build a Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”) aimed at delivering rare earth oxide (“REO”) products by the second half of 2026. Ucore is staking its claim as part of the West’s effort to establish reliable, non-China-dependent rare earth and critical mineral supply chains.

Russia holds the fifth-largest reserves of rare earth metals globally, and the country’s directive reflects President Vladimir Putin’s instruction to the government to deliver a comprehensive rare earth development program this year. The order is driven by a desire to increase mining, processing and value-added production domestically, notably to reduce dependency on Chinese imports. 

Russia’s reserves under development or ready for development are estimated in the millions of tons, although exact figures vary depending on source and what counts as “ready.” According to Reuters, Russia already has substantial rare earth metal reserves and sees rare earths as essential for high-tech industries, defense and national strategic autonomy. Russia intends to leverage both its natural resources and regulatory momentum to enhance its standing in the rare earths space.

U.S. policy is moving in similar but differently aligned ways. The U.S. Geological Survey’s 2025 draft List of Critical Minerals (https://ibn.fm/t6Ufn) proposes 54 mineral commodities as critical, up from 50 in the 2022 list, reflecting growing concern about supply chain vulnerabilities and foreign reliance. This list underlines that rare earth elements (“REEs”) are firmly in the crosshairs of what Washington views as essential to economic security, technology deployment and defense applications.

Against that backdrop, Ucore’s Western-aligned plan is taking shape with both speed and strategy. Ucore is constructing its SMC in Alexandria, Louisiana, using its RapidSX technology to separate and process REEs. In mid-2025, the company secured an $18.4 million funding award from the U.S. Department of Defense for its phase 2 project, following earlier awards, to scale up the RapidSX commercial infrastructure (https://ibn.fm/JT6im).

The grant supports detailed design, engineering, sourcing long-lead equipment and building the first commercial-scale RapidSX machine in the SMC, as well as related permits and infrastructure. Ucore aims for Early Production readiness of saleable individual rare earth oxide products from the Louisiana SMC in H2 2026. RapidSX is Ucore’s advanced separation technology designed to reduce many of the bottlenecks in rare earth element processing (https://ibn.fm/y2sO1), particularly the separation and purification steps that are historically slow, costly and environmentally challenging. Ucore’s Ontario-based demonstration facility is already operating, and the company has been comparing RapidSX performance against conventional solvent extraction (“CSX”) benchmarks.

The tech promises smaller footprint, faster throughput and possibly less chemical waste or lower operating costs per unit of REO produced. In addition, feedstock agreements are being lined up. For example, Ucore has entered into a supply agreement with Critical Metals Corp’s Tanbreez project in Greenland, which is expected to provide heavy rare earth concentrate feedstock to Ucore’s Louisiana facility when operational (https://ibn.fm/SjkNF).

Ucore’s plan leverages not only technology and feedstock but also government priority. The U.S. Defense Priorities & Allocations System (“DPAS”) rating has been granted to certain contracts for the SMC project, giving Ucore priority access to necessary equipment and materials under national defense production law. That helps de-risk some supply chain delays. By committing to build early production capacity and obtaining nondilutive funding and favorable government status, Ucore is positioning itself to meet growing demand from domestic and allied markets that are increasingly uneasy about supply dependency on China.

Looking ahead, Ucore’s aim is to begin REE output with initially modest volumes in 2025 moving toward thousands of tonnes per year by 2026. If successful, Ucore could become a key supplier in the Western critical minerals ecosystem, filling a gap in processing and refining capacity that until now has been largely lacking. Russia’s directive certainly intensifies competition. But in an era of critical mineral urgency and backed by recent U.S. policy and public awareness, Ucore’s alignment with Western supply chain goals, its RapidSX technology, its government funding and its feedstock deals give it an edge.

For more information, visit www.Ucore.com.

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• NGTF recently finalized the acquisition of a 155-room Holiday Inn in Victorville for $31 million, serving as its first Robotics-as-a-service hub
• The company is continuing hotel acquisitions with an $80 million investment, serving as a live testbed for its AI-powered platform
• RoboOp365, the company’s subsidiary, launched AI-powered culinary robotics at the California Restaurant Show, disrupting the hospitality automation system with a $32.5B foodservice training market
• These updates underscore the company’s strategic vision, combining robotics deployment, hotel ownership, and workforce education

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) is consolidating its Position as a leading force in the AI-backed revolution in the hospitality industry, strategically merging culinary education with robotics deployment. Recently, the company finalized its flagship property acquisition, a 155-room Holiday Inn in Victorville, California, valued at over $31 million. The property is expected to serve as NGTF’s flagship Robotics-as-a-Service innovation hub (ibn.fm/WfAJn).

This recent acquisition is just one of the company’s larger $80 million investments in AI-enabled hotels, which also includes other investments in California (ibn.fm/a8KDy). Through its strategic approach of leveraging robotic systems and owning hotel assets, the company is progressively developing automation testbeds that help create recurring robotics service income and property-level revenue. According to NGTF’s CEO, Jimmy Chan, “Victorville is our first automation blueprint. It’s where we test, learn, and set the bar for the next generation of smart hotel operations.”

In addition to the company’s real estate investment consolidation, Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings, a subsidiary of NGTF, currently operating as RoboOp365, showcased its AI-driven kitchen and culinary training systems at the recently held California Restaurant Show. During the event, live demonstrations were carried out for training and automated kitchen systems, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Cooking School. The partnership will help create the pioneer American culinary education platform built on AI-robotics, while leveraging the quickly evolving $32.5 billion foodservice training industry (ibn.fm/ke4tL).

Factors like the sharp rise in labor costs, increased guest expectations and shortage of staff have further underscored the importance of these updates. NGTF’s strategy entails robotics deployment, hotel ownership, and educational partnerships and is aimed at alleviating these market pressures. This commitment reassures the audience about NGTF’s dedication to addressing industry challenges.

Globally, the service robotics industry is expected to grow to $98.65 billion by 2030 from $47 billion in 2024 and $53.70 billion in 2025 (ibn.fm/jZuO0). The hospitality robotics industry alone is expected to leap to $5.56 billion in 2033 from $0.72 billion in 2024. The strategic fusion of financing, platform, property, and training gives Nightfood Holdings a unique advantage in the sector.

For more information, visit the company’s website at NightfoodHoldings.com.

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